Munich (DE), 1st September 2014. An intense week is underway for the BMW Motorsport Juniors. First up for Jake Hughes (GB), Jesse Krohn (FI), Alexander Mies (DE) and Moisés Soriano (ES) is a second workshop at the iZone Driver Performance Centre in Silverstone (GB). From Monday to Wednesday, they will undergo a three-part mental and simulator training course, under the guidance of renowned sports psychologist Prof. Dr. Dieter Hackfort (DE). The goal of the workshop is to delve deeper into what the Juniors learned during their first visit at the start of June.

From Silverstone, Hughes, Krohn and Mies head straight to Barcelona (ES) where, thanks to the experience they have already gained in the BMW M235i Racing at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife (DE), they will have the opportunity to start at the Barcelona 24 Hours. Mies will alternate with Axel Burghardt (DE), Volker Piepmeyer (DE), Liesette Braams (NL) and Michael Bonk (DE) at the wheel of a BMW M235i Racing fielded by the Bonk Motorsport team. Mies is a familiar face to the team, having already made multiple appearances for the team in the VLN Endurance Championship.

Hughes and Krohn will share the Walkenhorst Motorsport BMW M235i Racing with the two regular VLN drivers Michael Schrey (DE) and Emin Akata (DE). The team will also run a BMW Z4 GT3 in the highest A6 class, with drivers Ralf Oeverhaus (DE), Stefan Aust (DE), Peter Posavac (DE) and Jens Richter (DE) at the wheel.

The Barcelona 24 Hours will take place at the Circuit de Catalunya, which hosts the Formula One circus every year. The race starts at 12:00 this Saturday. In total, about 70 participants have registered in the various classes, including numerous BMW customer racing teams. The variety of cars in action is similar to that on the Nordschleife, ranging from GT3 cars to production-based cars.

Jake Hughes:“I am delighted to have the chance to drive in my first 24-hour race in Barcelona. Thank you very much to BMW Motorsport and Walkenhorst Motorsport for this opportunity. I know the circuit very well, having lined up there a few times in Formula Renault. This should prove particularly helpful in the night, as I have never driven in the night before. As such, it is good to get my first experience of driving in the dark on a relatively safe and well-known Grand Prix circuit, before hopefully being able to race during the night on the Nordschleife at some point. My goal for the weekend is to drive consistently and without making any mistakes, and to gain valuable experience for the future.”

Jesse Krohn:“I have also driven at the Circuit de Catalunya before – never in a race, but during Formula 3 tests. I have already had the opportunity to get to know our fellow drivers at Walkenhorst Motorsport. They are very nice, and very quick. They prove that regularly in the VLN. I am grateful for the opportunity to drive with them, and am really looking forward to the weekend.”

Alexander Mies:“I am looking forward to lining up alongside ‘old acquaintances’ at the Barcelona 24 Hours. I have known the guys at Bonk Motorsport for four years and have contested many races with them. It is nice to be able to meet up with them somewhere other than the Nordschleife. I have never driven at the Circuit de Catalunya, but have already familiarised myself with the layout. I will use the practice sessions for the rest. When I look at how short the laps are compared to the Nordschleife, I cannot help but feel that it will be very tight with about 70 cars out there. As such, you must remain completely focussed at all times.”

Munich/Brescia. 60 years on from its Mille Miglia debut, a BMW Isetta is once again lining up at today’s start of the legendary endurance tour through northern Italy. The diminutive two-seater with green paintwork is competing in this year’s Mille Miglia as part of the BMW Group Classic squad, which also includes two BMW 507 models along with four BMW 328 historic racers. BMW Group Classic is thus deploying all the models that were at the start of the historic race events held from 1927 to 1957, which automatically qualifies them to take part in the revived version for historic cars launched in 1977. The Mille Miglia 2014 starts today in the north Italian city of Brescia and will cover more than 1,600 kilometres (1,000 miles) on a route that includes Padua, San Marino, Rome, Siena, Pisa and Bologna before returning to the start point.

In May 1954 a total of seven Iso Isetta models took part in the Mille Miglia. They were the predecessors of the “Motocoupé” built under licence by BMW from 1955 to 1962. With no prospect of beating their high-performance rivals but displaying remarkable stamina, these “smoochballs” quickly won over the hearts of the spectators. The following year saw four Iso Isettas line up for the race, which already started and finished in Brescia back then.

The BMW 507 made its sole appearance in 1957, the last Mille Miglia to be staged as a race event. In 1992 it rode to victory in the revived event for historic cars. But the most enduring and spectacular success story belongs to the BMW 328. In 1938 this extremely lightweight and reliable sports car drew attention to itself by capturing a class victory at its debut appearance in the Mille Miglia. Two years on an even greater triumph lay in store – overall victory for Fritz Huschke von Hanstein and Walter Bäumer in the BMW 328 Mille Miglia Touring Coupé.

The winning car of 1940 will also be at the start of this year’s Mille Miglia. The Coupé with its tubular space frame and “superleggera” body has been one of the showpieces of the BMW Group Classic collection since 2002.

It landed a very special coup in 2004 when Giuliano Cané and his wife Lucia Galliani as co-driver took the car across the finish line in Brescia to a second victory, making the BMW 328 Mille Miglia Touring Coupé the first car ever to win not only the classic race event but also the new version of the Mille Miglia for historic automobiles. Besides this winning model, the BMW Group Classic fleet lining up this year also includes the BMW 328 Touring Roadster as well as a 1938 BMW 328 which finished third in 1940 – the BMW 328 Mille Miglia Roadster.

A total of 430 historic vehicles have registered for the 2014 Mille Miglia. This year, for the first time, the round trip will be carried out over four days rather than three. Launching from the traditional starting point at 6pm today, Thursday 15 May 2014, the cars will initially head towards Padua. The second and longest stage finishes in Rome on Friday evening, while the following day the route leads to Siena and then along a new section via Volterra, Lucca and Pisa to Bologna. From there, on Sunday, 18 May 2014, competitors will tackle the final stretch towards Brescia where the first cars are expected to heave into view around midday.

Munich. To mark the 30-year anniversary of the BMW M5 – the founder member of the high-performance business sedan segment – BMW has come up with an exclusive, special-edition version of the current, fifth-generation model boasting performance that sets it apart from its stablemates.

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The BMW M5 “30 Jahre M5” (30 years of the M5) will be produced in a limited run of 300 examples vehicles worldwide. Developing 441 kW/600 hp and peak torque of 700 Nm (516 lb-ft), the new special-edition model (fuel consumption combined: 9.9 l/100 km [28.5 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 231 g/km) is not only the most powerful BMW M5 ever to emerge from series production under the auspices of BMW M GmbH, but also the most powerful car in the history of the brand. The “30 Jahre M5” sprints from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in a lightning 3.9 seconds. Its strikingly exclusive, BMW Individual-inspired looks and numerous dynamics and comfort-enhancing equipment details make this special edition a highly desirable collector’s item.

Big-block and V8 are not the only engines – American attitudes are changing. The alternatives are modern, downsized engines with gasoline direct injection, diesel engines, and even all-electric powertrains. Just out, “Ward's 10 Best Engines” confirms this trend. This long-standing publication, compiled annually by U.S. automotive journalists, recognizes outstanding powertrain achievement and singles out engines that feature pioneering technology. The list is a litmus test of the way mobility is developing in the United States.

For many years, the ranking was dominated by V6 and V8 engines. But this year, most of the engines singled out by Ward's automotive journalists are no bigger than three liters – and the list even includes a purely electric motor. One other striking feature of the list is that no less than three diesel engines have made it into the top ten. Up to now, diesel has suffered from a negative reputation in the country. The general trend is clear: the U.S. is moving to embrace highly efficient powertrains. “We are seeing a sea-change in the Amercian way of driving. Cars no longer have to be simply big, they have to be very economical as well,” says Dr. Rolf Bulander, member of the Bosch Board of Management. Bosch's Automotive Technology business sector is the beneficiary of this trend – after all, its technology makes this change possible. Bosch technologies are an essential feature of eight out of ten of the Ward's ten Best Engines.

The first electric motor to make the list – the SMG 180/120 in the Fiat 500e – is made by Bosch itself. As soon as the driver steps on the gas, the compact electric car delivers acceleration of the kind only powerful gasoline engines can equal. The electric Fiat has been praised to the skies by journalists. Its electrical powertrain is clearly in tune with the spirit of the times, as well as with the wishes of many Americans. “Electromobility is not just about emissions and cost, but also about dynamism, torque, and driving enjoyment. In short: electric cars are about the wow factor, not pure economics,” Bulander says. Especially in states such as California, who have introduced legislation to encourage electromobility, electric vehicles are equally about driving enjoyment and ecological sense. However, Bosch regards electrification as the wave of the future in many parts of the world, and is thus driving the development of electrical powertrains forward outside the U.S. as well. The Fiat 500e is one of 30 projects going into production with Bosch technology in 2014.

“The Americans are ready for diesel engines”

The revival of the diesel engine is a sign of a second development in North America. “America has diesel in its sights again. We are confident that the diesel is now ready for the U.S., and Amercans are ready for diesel,” Dr. Rolf Bulander says. Here as well, the automotive journalists singled out three turbo-diesels for the first time. All of them are equipped with modern high-pressure diesel injection systems made by Bosch. But it is not only journalists who are interested in diesels. Car buyers are also taking notice. Even today, where there is a diesel variant available in a model series, 30 percent of car buyers are opting for this efficient powertrain. Just a few years ago, this figure was only ten percent.

There has been a change in public attitudes: for many years, Americans regarded the diesel as a sluggish, noisy industrial engine, unsuitable for accelerating quickly at traffic lights or for leisurely driving. Over the same period in Europe, the diesel developed into a dynamic, economical, and sophisticated powertrain. Now, many Americans have woken up to this trend. More and more, they are coming to appreciate the diesel engine's low consumption and powerful torque. This is why it is no longer just European automakers that are offering diesel-powered vehicles, but U.S. ones as well. Beacon projects include models such as the Chevrolet Cruze, Jeep Cherokee, and Dodge Ram 1500. At present, 37 diesel models are available in the United States. By 2017, this number is set to rise to 60.

“In the U.S. automotive market, gasoline direct injection is where the future lies”

In the U.S., emissions legislation is a significant driver of the change in mindset relating to powertrains. To give an example, a large sedan had to be able to drive at least 28 miles to the gallon in 2012. By 2025, new vehicles will have to have extended this range to nearly 55 miles on average. In European terms, this is equivalent to fuel consumption of roughly 4.3 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. And as Americans mainly drive gasoline-powered vehicles – despite the increasing popularity of hybrids, electric cars, and diesels – there will also be a sea-change in the classic American powertrain.

Currently, most of the classic big-block engines in the U.S. are fitted with port fuel injection systems, and consumption is correspondingly high. Pressure from legislators will mean that more efficient combustion processes, such as direct injection, will gain in importance. “In the U.S. automotive market, gasoline direct injection is where the future lies. Drivers are realizing that compact, efficient engines with fewer cylinders can also deliver a lot of power and driving enjoyment,” Bulander says. One example of this new generation of engines is Ford's 1.0 liter EcoBoost engine. There is a clear trend toward powerful, downsized turbo engines fitted with direct injection. Here, displacement is giving way to technology. More efficient combustion means that gasoline direct injection saves fuel while at the same time delivering high torque, and this in every vehicle class. This makes it perfect for U.S. drivers' needs, and is the reason Bosch believes gasoline direct injection can capture a market share of as much as 50 percent in new vehicles.

Automotive Technology is the largest Bosch Group business sector. According to preliminary figures, its 2013 sales came to 30.7 billion euros, or 66 percent of total group sales. This makes the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers (note: due to a change in the legal rules governing consolidation, the 2013 figures can only be compared to a limited extent with the 2012 figures). Automotive Technology largely operates in the following areas: injection technology for internal-combustion engines, alternative powertrain concepts, efficient and networked powertrain peripherals, systems for active and passive driving safety, assistance and comfort functions, technology for user-friendly infotainment as well as car-to-car and Car2X communication, and concepts, technology, and service for the automotive aftermarket. Bosch has been responsible for important automotive innovations, such as electronic engine management, the ESP® anti-skid system, and common-rail diesel technology.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. According to preliminary figures, its roughly 281,000 associates generated sales of 46.4 billion euros in 2013 (Note: due to a change in the legal rules governing consolidation, the 2013 figures can only be compared to a limited extent with the 2012 figures). Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 360 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 50 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2013, Bosch applied for some 5,000 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s products and services are designed to fascinate, and to improve the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial. In this way, the company offers technology worldwide that is “Invented for life.”

“Rolls-Royce
Ghost has proven to be no ordinary power. It has been the cornerstone of our
success around the world since its launch in 2009. It has propelled
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to new heights. In presenting a less formal, more
contemporary and dynamic expression of Rolls-Royce luxury we have attracted a new
generation of clients to Rolls-Royce – the Captains of Industry, entrepreneurs
and successful business men and women who are the wealth and job creators in
our economies.

These people are a unique, exclusive group of
exceptional achievers who drive success in today’s world. They know what they want and go out to
achieve it. And then, having accomplished their objectives, they reward
themselves with the ultimate symbol of success; a Rolls-Royce Ghost.

Today, in answer to our clients’ demands for the best
in effortless dynamism, modern luxury and industry-leading technology, clothed
in a discreetly updated design that protects the iconic character of a
Rolls-Royce, we proudly introduce Ghost Series II – an oasis of calm in a
frenetic business world.”

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

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Today at the 2014 Geneva
Salon, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveils Ghost Series II to the world. Offered in
a discreet and considered update of this iconic car’s exterior appearance,

Ghost Series II offers the latest
technological advances to our growing base of highly-successful customers – the Captains of Industry, entrepreneurs and
successful business men and women who are the wealth and job creators in our
economies – consolidating Ghost’s position as the most popular
car in the €200,000+ class and a cornerstone of Rolls-Royce’s success.

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Ghost: Contemporary Rolls-Royce luxury

Since its launch in 2009,
Ghost has become the ultimate symbol of success for leading entrepreneurs
across the globe. Winning critical media and customer acclaim and driving the
company to four consecutive historic sales records, Ghost has led a new,
younger generation of highly successful men and women to Rolls-Royce ownership;
a key pillar in the marque’s highly successful sustainable growth strategy.

Ghost is a thoroughly
contemporary representation of Rolls-Royce luxury – perfectly balancing
effortless dynamism and modern luxury in a car that is composed under all
circumstances. Owners enjoy a quietly
assured, exquisitely refined modern motor car with an interior ambiance that
offers a sense of calm and serenity in an often frenetic and chaotic business
world.

In essence, Ghost is a
Rolls-Royce that meets its owner’s every need; an exquisitely appointed
business tool for the business week and an engaging and effortless driving
experience for leisure at the weekend.

The Power of Simplicity

A single defining principle
came to characterise the Ghost design process – to harness the power of simplicity.
The notion that no complication should ever distract from driver or passenger pleasure,
informed every facet of the design and engineering process.

This bold new generation of
Rolls-Royce customer seeks a motor car with a silent assurance – a cosseting,
super-premium environment in which to conduct business and augment their
leisure time. In Ghost Series II, tradition blends perfectly with this bold,
contemporary direction.

An uncompromising approach to materials
and craftsmanship remained and traditional visual tenets were re-imagined to
express the car’s modernity and dynamism. For example, the stately presence of
Phantom’s grille made way for a softer, less formal design – its subtle
curvature more akin to a jet air-intake than traditional pantheon facia.

Flowing ‘yacht lines’ and powerful flanks
hint at the car’s inherent dynamism, whilst traditional Rolls-Royce DNA is
expressed in the elevated prow, large uninterrupted surfaces, long bonnet and
short overhang.

Ghost Series II – design evolved

Ensuring Ghost remains at the very cutting
edge of an ever-changing world is essential to

satisfying Rolls-Royce’s demanding
customers and Ghost Series II proves a showcase for the most recent
technological advances from the marque. Clad in a subtle re-design, Ghost
Series II ensures the timeless yet modern quality that the marque’s customers
cherish.

The eye is immediately drawn towards the
re-sculpted headlights, with unbroken daytime running lights framing a new,
more dynamic shape, giving Ghost Series II a distinct visual signature from the
front. This blends perfectly with revised surface treatments to the front of
the car. A tapered ‘wake channel’ on the bonnet, emanating from the Spirit of
Ecstasy’s wings, evokes the sight of a jet’s vapour trail, hinting at the car’s
dynamism. Subtle re-sculpting of Ghost’s bumpers creates a stronger stance and
a sense of extra width and height, whilst the contemporary aesthetic is further
enhanced with the addition of chrome inserts to the front air intakes, which
now feed more air cooling to the front brakes.

One of Rolls-Royce’s defining visual
signatures is given an enhanced dynamic edge. The famous waft line has be
re-designed on Ghost Series II to lean further forwards – with a view to

New surprise and delight features such as
the optional monogrammed stainless-steel fuel-filler cap enhance the car’s
tactile and visual appeal.

Interior comfort and style are enhanced
with re-designed seats. Electronically adjustable thigh supports for front seat
passengers complement a new seat structure, enhancing Ghost’s unchallenged
interior comfort levels. A revised rear seat design ensures absolute comfort
for those wishing to conduct business or simply relax. In ‘lounge seat’
configuration, the seats are gently angled towards each other to create a more
intimate setting, allowing passengers to communicate more easily.

The seats are available with three-level
heating as standard with optional massage function and can be reclined for
comfort. Chrome surrounds to the sun visor lights and a new soft-feel dashboard
treatment enhance the car’s premium tactility, whilst sumptuous natural grain
leather can now be optionally extended to the A and C pillars.

The instrument dials and clock have also
undergone subtle enhancements with individually applied polished metal chaplets
around the dials evoking the precision design of hand-made, luxury wrist
watches, whilst the matt chrome centres ‘float’ in the middle of each
instrument.

Finally, the scope for Bespoke
customisation is widened with the introduction of two new, exquisitely crafted
veneers; Paldao and Walnut Burr Crossband.

Discreet technology for a calm atmosphere

Throughout the marque’s storied history,
engineers have sought to refine the experience for drivers and occupants by
applying the very latest technologies. Ghost Series II is no different,
presenting a full suite of the latest technological updates.

On opening the car’s coach doors, one is
met with a calming, light and uncluttered space. Occupants can work, relax or
simply enjoy the pleasure of driving in a cosseting, peaceful atmosphere,
assured that they are fully connected to the outside world of business affairs
through the car’s peerless connectivity suite.

Calmly connected

Ghost Series II is the ultimate contemporary
combination of luxury, technology and connectivity

available
to the successful entrepreneur on the move today. It is an oasis of calm in a
busy connected world where he or she can do business in peace. It presents the driver and occupants
with a comprehensive example of effortless Rolls-Royce connectivity, a network
where communication between car, environment and driver helps lower the pulse,
ease the journey and delight the occupants.

Key to this is the discreet placement
of the car’s technological functions. Accessed through a one-touch call button
or the Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller, on-board Wi-Fi facilitates email, file sharing, telephony and
video-conferencing. The user is also
able to watch televised business news in order to remain ahead of the
game. Navigation assistance is summoned
by the same one-touch call button. Then by simply saying “Navigate to Piccadilly
in London” or wherever else the owner wishes to go, directions that anticipate
and avoid unnecessary delays are offered.

Should a delay occur or our owner needs to talk to their
business associates, Ghost Series II makes this as effortless as possible with the
same one-touch system. The command “Call Giles” automatically connects the
call. At the end of the conversation, a command such as “Play Radio” will
return the driver directly to the in-car entertainment options.

Information from the significantly updated
Multimedia Interface and Navigation system is displayed beautifully on a new
10.25” high definition screen.

Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary
Controller

In 2014, the famous Spirit of Ecstasy figurine
celebrates her 103rd birthday. More than any other symbol of luxury,
the flying lady stands as a genuine icon, one whose beautiful image continues
to adorn the grille, but is now also reproduced within Ghost Series II’s cabin
depicted below the crystal glass surface of the new rotary controller.

This Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller presents a
touch pad (rather than a touch screen which might leave unsightly fingerprints
at driver and passenger eye level), with the ability to write characters by
finger, as well as the ability to scroll through function menus by turning the
chrome dial and pressing down to select its functions.

The system recognises English, Latin and Arabic
characters as well as Mandarin, to assist drivers in China, where character
selection can otherwise be a time-consuming process.

The Rotary Controller’s touch pad also allows ‘pull
and pinch’ features, replicating intuitive smart phone functionality. These
help the user pinpoint chosen areas on the screen or help to make them larger.
For example, different areas of a map can be found by moving a finger across
the touch pad, whilst street resolution can be made larger or smaller by
pinching or pulling.

Bespoke Audio

Rolls-Royce employs experts for all aspects of
high-end craftsmanship, from hand-painted coach lines to finely-tuned audio
systems. Finely tuned by expert Rolls-Royce audio engineers and naturally incorporating
the finest hardware and latest advances in connectivity, Bespoke
Audio is the most exhaustively designed automotive hi-fi system ever developed.

Ensuring perfect acoustic balance and
performance was central to the design process of the car. Rolls-Royce’s
in-house audio engineers were consulted on the effect proposed changes in the
wider design of the car may have on the performance of the system – a practice
unparalleled in the automotive world.

Eighteen individually-tuned speakers, with
both theatre and studio settings, deliver a pure ‘larger than live’ sensation.
Two bass speakers located in the boot complement seven speakers meticulously
placed throughout the cabin. Two ‘exciter’ speakers in the roof-lining bring
the sound to occupants’ ear level creating a completely unique listening
sensation.

The system utilises a highly sensitive
microphone to constantly monitor ambient exterior noise, subtly adjusting the
volume and tone settings accordingly to ensure the system delivers consistent
perfection. The technology complements this, with frequency and phase
correction for individual speakers eliminating potential loud and dead spots caused
by outside influences.

Supplementing this industry-leading audio engineering
in the true spirit of Sir Henry Royce, Ghost Series II’s on-board hard drive
holds 20.5 GB of storage, meaning it can host approximately 5,700 items of
music downloaded via the USB port located within the centre console or glove
compartment.

iPod and iPad connections allow the importation of
music, but also podcast and audio book downloads. Bluetooth audio streaming is
an option too, from one of two phones that can be paired with equal
functionality.

A number of music searches can be made via the Spirit
of Ecstasy Rotary Controller, including a “play more like this” function while
online Gracenote® access for CDs with hit selection make navigating music
collections an effortless experience. But it is the sound quality itself that
places Ghost Series II at the pinnacle of in-car audio.

Illuminating technology shows the way

The most recent developments in LED
lighting technology have also been applied to Ghost Series II. The way this
light is managed is significantly enhanced by adaptive technology.
Electronically controlled reflectors move in the direction of travel in
response to steering-wheel turns to give a greater depth of vision when
cornering and a whiter, brighter light ensures effortless and safe driving on
dark roads whilst helping reduce driver tiredness.

In addition, automatic dipping of
full-beam headlights has been replaced with revolutionary new glare-free
technology. When a car approaches, light is deflected to ensure the oncoming
driver is not dazzled. Ghost Series II drivers therefore enjoy the safety
benefits of constant full-beam visibility. A day-time running bar frames Ghost
Series II’s contemporary light design, giving the car a distinctive signature
whilst augmenting safety at the same time.

Satellite Aided Transmission

Ghost Series II’s effortless
dynamism is augmented with the addition of Satellite Aided Transmission, a
technology that made its debut on Wraith in 2013.

Satellite Aided Transmission
utilises GPS data to allow the car to see beyond what the driver sees,
anticipating their next move based on location and driving style. It uses this
information to select the most appropriate gear from the Ghost Series II’s
8-speed ZF gearbox to ensure the driver is able to appropriately exploit the
power from the Rolls-Royce 6.6 litre twin-turbo V12, ensuring an effortless and
seamless drive experience.

For example when approaching a
sweeping bend, the car will predict how you wish to drive through it. When the
driver lifts the accelerator it will hold the lower gear to ensure maximum
power is available on accelerating through the exit of a corner.

Satellite Aided Transmission
comes as standard on all Ghost Series II cars.

Dynamic driving package and suspension enhancements

Ghost Series II presents the
perfect blend of driving dynamics and hallmark Rolls-Royce comfort. Customers
can specify a Dynamic Driving Package that offers a more involving driving
experience with no compromise to ride quality.

Re-designed front and rear
struts married to new steering gear and adjusted dampers significantly increase
Ghost Series II’s cornering ability, whilst enhanced feedback levels can be
felt through a thicker steering wheel.

In all specifications, ride
quality and rear stability is further enhanced thanks to new rear hydraulic
axle bearings.

·The clock fascia and instrument dials are enhanced
with the addition of polished metal chaplets that evoke premium watch design.

·Option of extending natural grain leather to the A and
C pillars.

·The scope for Bespoke customisation is extended with the
introduction of two new, exquisitely crafted veneers: Paldao and Walnut Burr
Crossband.

Technological and engineering enhancements

·Re-designed LED headlights incorporating the latest
technologies. A whiter, brighter light augments driver safety whilst electronic
reflectors move in the direction of travel in response to steering-wheel turns.
New anti-glare technology deflects light when a car approaches in the other
direction, giving Ghost Series II drivers the benefit of full-beam headlights
at all times.

·Suspension enhancements include re-engineered front
and rear struts, new steering gear and adjusted dampers that increase the car’s
cornering ability when the Dynamic Driving Package is specified.